Originally Posted By: Hankster
[quote=eyeFISH]Went on-line to renew my boat tabs (just the boat, not the trailer)

Filing fee
Goes to county in which fee is paid.
$3.00

License fee
For general state programs & city/county marine patrols.
$10.50

Watercraft excise tax
Funds general state programs.
$257.00

JAY EFF SEE! $257 ! ! ! !

License service fee
Supports licensing services systems.
$0.75

Derelict vessel/invasive species removal
For removal of derelict vessels and aquatic invasive species.
$6.00

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Registration of boats and implementation of the excise tax has clarified the taxation of pleasure boats and resulted in uniform treatment of all boat owners throughout the state.


JEEBUS!

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Ya gotta feed the beast, Doc.

Would you rather pay fees for services that climb higher every year?


What services are "climbing" besides our financial obligation to our government...?


Edited by wntrrn (06/16/14 06:43 PM)
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